Socrates' Defence

"I'll stop doing it as soon as I understand what I'm doing." These thought-provoking words echo through "Socrates' Defence," a piece that captures the essence of a philosophical and historical narrative. The text illuminates the final arguments presented by Socrates, as documented by his dedicated student, Plato.The "Little Black Classics" series, introduced by Penguin to mark their 80th anniversary, offers a rich tapestry of literature encompassing varied themes and epochs. These compact volumes traverse the globe and ages, from Victorian London skies viewed from a balloon to serene Japanese gardens. Readers will encounter tales that are both poetic and fierce, epic and personal, including essays that are satirical alongside those rich in inspiration—all sharing timeless ideas that have influenced countless lives.Plato, living from 474 BC to 347 BC, has profoundly shaped philosophical thought. Penguin Classics features several of his works, including the "Republic," "The Last Days of Socrates," "The Laws," "Phaedrus," "Protagoras and Meno," "Timaeus and Critias," "Theaetetus," "Early Socratic Dialogues," alongside "The Symposium" and "Gorgias." These texts continue to offer deep insights and spark intellectual discourse worldwide.